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Sonia Privat

Rodez, France
Artist (Painting)
Born 1957

Enfant je demandais que l'on m'offre des guides de voyage, des plans et des mappemondes afin de parcourir la terre. Je « m'voyais » déjà en haut de la plus haute marche de l'avion, toisant le tarmac du monde.
Très tôt, vers trois ans, le dessin et plus particulièrement le portrait, deviennent bien plus qu’un loisir. Vers douze ans je décide que je ferai une copie de tous les dessins de Léonard de Vinci, Michel-Ange et Raphaël. Devant la prétention et l’ampleur de la tâche, après une trentaine de copies, je m’avoue vaincue, mais heureuse d’avoir ainsi appris quelques proportions de l’humain…

Peindre encore et toujours ces quelques instants d’éternité… Je recherche la beauté ; pas cette illusion physique imposée par notre société ; plutôt cette envie de montrer la vraie vie, celle qui illumine les visages des enfants, celle qui écrit leur destinée sur le visage des « âgés », celle des « transparents » que l’on croise sans les voir, celle de ceux qui ont respiré l’air de notre temps tout près de moi ou dans de lointaines contrées. Et parce que la légèreté reste la passerelle obligée de la vie je note ces petites choses de tous les jours, je fais les jolies poubelles de la vie pour coller tous ces morceaux de poésie sur mes carnets, la grande aventure quoi ! 

En 2012 je présente à Clermont Ferrand « mon » Zanzibar, sous forme de tableaux, carnets et autoédition du livre « Les fées de Zanzibar » (épuisé). J’y reçois cette année-là, le prix du public. J’y rencontre Marc Wiltz, qui donne une nouvelle impulsion à ma « carrière » en rééditant « Zanzibar, au royaume des fées » chez Magellan & Cie Editions. En 2013, j’y présente « India Express » également édité sous forme de livre par Magellan & Cie.
Suivront « Marrakech, Les pigments dans la peau », « Silhouettes », « Katmandou, des dieux et des hommes », « Gorée, symboles du Sénégal »...

L’amour du voyage allié aux rencontres et à la peinture est désormais mon unique inspiration.

Et comme dans tous les pays que je fréquente, je voyage en tongs! Cela ne signifie pas que je n'ai jamais froid au pieds... Ou pas d'angoisse de me cogner les orteils aux écueils de la vie.
j'ai simplement décidé de traverser notre si courte vie comme sur une longue plage de sable fin...

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Painting titled "Fillette aux poules…" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork, Oil
Fillette aux poules, Sénégal - Painting ©2021 by Sonia Privat -
"Fillette aux poules, Sénégal"

Oil on Wood

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Painting titled "Delhi, Inde" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork, Watercolor
Delhi, Inde - Painting ©2021 by Sonia Privat -
"Delhi, Inde"

Watercolor on Paper

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Painting titled "Mama, Tanji" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork, Oil
Mama, Tanji - Painting ©2021 by Sonia Privat -
"Mama, Tanji"

Oil on Wood

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Painting titled "Afrique rouge" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork
Afrique rouge - Painting ©2013 by Sonia Privat -
"Afrique rouge"

Painting

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Painting titled "Sable bleu" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork
Sable bleu - Painting ©2013 by Sonia Privat -
"Sable bleu"

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Painting titled "L'eau sacrée" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork
L'eau sacrée - Painting ©2005 by Sonia Privat -
"L'eau sacrée"

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Painting titled "Kadoundor" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork, Oil
Kadoundor - Painting ©2001 by Sonia Privat - nouba de kau, afrique, aquarelle, sonia privat
"Kadoundor"

Oil

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Painting titled "Timide Dinka" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork, Oil
Timide Dinka - Painting, 18.9x15 in ©2002 by Sonia Privat - afrique aquarlle sonia privat
"Timide Dinka"

Oil | 18.9x15 in

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Painting titled "jeune fille Hamar" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork, Oil
jeune fille Hamar - Painting, 20.5x15 in ©2005 by Sonia Privat - Afrique - portrait - sonia privat
"jeune fille Hamar"

Oil | 20.5x15 in

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Painting titled "Portrait de brousse" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork, Oil
Portrait de brousse - Painting ©2021 by Sonia Privat -
"Portrait de brousse"

Oil on Wood

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Painting titled "Pokhara, Népal" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork, Watercolor
Pokhara, Népal - Painting ©2021 by Sonia Privat -
"Pokhara, Népal"

Watercolor on Paper

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Painting titled "Sadhû à Bénarès" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork
Sadhû à Bénarès - Painting ©2013 by Sonia Privat -
"Sadhû à Bénarès"

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Painting titled "Tibet" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork
Tibet - Painting ©2013 by Sonia Privat -
"Tibet"

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Painting titled "Jeu d'enfant à Zanz…" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork
Jeu d'enfant à Zanzibar - Painting ©2013 by Sonia Privat -
"Jeu d'enfant à Zanzibar"

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Painting titled "Vivre!" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork
Vivre! - Painting ©2006 by Sonia Privat -
"Vivre!"

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Painting titled "Lumière blanche" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork, Oil
Lumière blanche - Painting, 28.7x19.7 in ©2009 by Sonia Privat - Afrique - portrait - sonia privat
"Lumière blanche"

Oil | 28.7x19.7 in

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Painting titled "Kadoundor" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork, Oil
Kadoundor - Painting, 20.5x15 in ©2004 by Sonia Privat - Afrique - portrait - sonia privat
"Kadoundor"

Oil | 20.5x15 in

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Painting titled "Le poids de la légè…" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork, Oil
Le poids de la légèreté - Painting, 19.7x19.7 in ©2007 by Sonia Privat - Afrique - portrait - sonia privat
"Le poids de la légèreté"

Oil | 19.7x19.7 in

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Painting titled "Fillette à Sokone" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork, Watercolor
Fillette à Sokone - Painting ©2021 by Sonia Privat -
"Fillette à Sokone"

Watercolor on Paper

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Painting titled "Aïssatou, Sandicoly" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork, Watercolor
Aïssatou, Sandicoly - Painting, 13.8x20.1 in ©2021 by Sonia Privat -
"Aïssatou, Sandicoly"

Watercolor on Other substrate | 13.8x20.1 in

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Painting titled "Fillette à Alsisar" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork
Fillette à Alsisar - Painting ©2013 by Sonia Privat -
"Fillette à Alsisar"

Painting

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Painting titled "Tibet. 01. A5. A4.…" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork
Tibet. 01. A5. A4. A3.jpg - Painting ©2013 by Sonia Privat -
"Tibet. 01. A5. A4. A3.jpg"

Painting

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Painting titled "A la fenêtre de mes…" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork, Oil
A la fenêtre de mes rêves - Painting ©2009 by Sonia Privat - sonia privat; afrique;aquarelle portraits
"A la fenêtre de mes rêves"

Oil

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Painting titled "Marchande d'oranges" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork
Marchande d'oranges - Painting, 11.8x11.8 in ©2008 by Sonia Privat -
"Marchande d'oranges"

Painting | 11.8x11.8 in

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Painting titled "Sérénité Dinka" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork, Oil
Sérénité Dinka - Painting, 15x22.8 in ©1998 by Sonia Privat - dinkas; afrique; soudan; aquarelle, portrait
"Sérénité Dinka"

Oil | 15x22.8 in

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Painting titled "Fiers Samburus" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork, Oil
Fiers Samburus - Painting, 39.4x19.7 in ©2002 by Sonia Privat - Afrique - portrait - sonia privat
"Fiers Samburus"

Oil | 39.4x19.7 in

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Painting titled "Rouge masaï" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork, Oil
Rouge masaï - Painting, 19.7x13.8 in ©2006 by Sonia Privat - Afrique - portrait - sonia privat; masaïs
"Rouge masaï"

Oil | 19.7x13.8 in

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Painting titled "Katmandou, Népal" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork, Watercolor
Katmandou, Népal - Painting ©2021 by Sonia Privat -
"Katmandou, Népal"

Watercolor on Paper

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Painting titled "Embarquement à Banj…" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork, Watercolor
Embarquement à Banjul - Painting, 20.1x13.8 in ©2021 by Sonia Privat -
"Embarquement à Banjul"

Watercolor on Other substrate | 20.1x13.8 in

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Painting titled "Enfant à Stone Town" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork
Enfant à Stone Town - Painting ©2013 by Sonia Privat -
"Enfant à Stone Town"

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Painting titled "La main du bonheur" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork
La main du bonheur - Painting ©2013 by Sonia Privat -
"La main du bonheur"

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Painting titled "Magie de l'Inde" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork
Magie de l'Inde - Painting, 22.1x18.9 in ©2002 by Sonia Privat -
"Magie de l'Inde"

Painting | 22.1x18.9 in

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Painting titled "Fils de Nouba" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork, Oil
Fils de Nouba - Painting ©2001 by Sonia Privat - afrique, aquarelle, noubas de kau, sonia privat
"Fils de Nouba"

Oil

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Painting titled "Guerrier du Nil" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork, Oil
Guerrier du Nil - Painting ©1998 by Sonia Privat - afrique; nuer, auarelle, portrait sonia privat
"Guerrier du Nil"

Oil

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Painting titled "Le collier rouge" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork, Oil
Le collier rouge - Painting, 20.5x15 in ©1998 by Sonia Privat - sonia privat afrique collier rouge aquarelle
"Le collier rouge"

Oil | 20.5x15 in

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Painting titled "Jeune Masaï" by Sonia Privat, Original Artwork, Oil
Jeune Masaï - Painting, 20.5x15 in ©2005 by Sonia Privat - Afrique - portrait - sonia privat; masaïs
"Jeune Masaï"

Oil | 20.5x15 in

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